⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Miles2006]

Arsenal recently have been really full of surprises lately how ever the case maybe from r arsenal I just hope they sustain the place and stand in the league till the end. Although there have been trends of them getting to the end and losing. Not like I espect that this season but I just they make a difference this time because it's really a thing of concern. For Everton I can't guarantee a sure win but I know they will definitely not lose so at the end of the day probably a draw game.

Arsenal have an unbeatable run since after the loss against Manchester United. That should not be a surprise to you. However, Arsenal's recent football style is not appealing to the eyes. Arsenal is known for playing good football, without winning titles. If they have to play boring football to win titles, it is better for them. The reason for participating in a competition is to be the winner. In anything Arsenal is doing this season, winning a major trophy is a must, if not the entire football world will be against them.

Very much certain Arsenal has what it takes to win the title this season, the players are very much fit and ready obviously this season Arsenal football team only recorded few injuries and seems everyone is back and fit although Kia Havertz stayed out for long but, presently he’s back and ready.
No doubt this recent times Arsenal no longer play like they want to win a title rather they feel relaxed expecting the match to go as plain without evening showing an effort, they mostly end the match draw without a major win. I hope they’re fully prepared for tomorrow match against Everton else the points will be reduced giving Manchester City higher chance of winning.

[Byebyebtc]

Will the gap between Arsenal and Manchester City be higher this week you think? Honestly there might be a chance for that after watching that horrible effort by Manchester City in the Champions League. 

I must say I don't like Arsenal that much recently either. Poor effort against Brighton and Leverkusen both! But still I expect them to beat Everton home. However West Ham might catch Manchester City by surprise at home while their opponent is having tough days...

Arsenal recently have been really full of surprises lately how ever the case maybe from r arsenal I just hope they sustain the place and stand in the league till the end. Although there have been trends of them getting to the end and losing. Not like I espect that this season but I just they make a difference this time because it's really a thing of concern. For Everton I can't guarantee a sure win but I know they will definitely not lose so at the end of the day probably a draw game.

If Arsenal don't end up winning the the EPL trophy, then I just know that their problem is more than a physical problem.
I have no idea where their performance went to, at the beginning of the league I could literally bet my full salary for them to win a match, but right now they even loose and draw with small clubs, this is to show you how bad their performance has declined, and tis is what always affect them in other seasons as well they start well but when the league is rounding up they start playing poorly, they do have to buckle up

[Nightwatchmare]

They are never going to do a comeback against Athletico Madrid, losing against ATM with such a heavy goal difference is a misfortune I wouldn't want a manager to have because ATM will definitely park the bus to secure the win, I haven't seen any manager that would prep his team to stay in the post to guard a win like Simeone [as we saw in the Barcelona/ATM's match].

Tottenham should just prep themselves for next season because it doesn't look too good for them. Son just made people fall in love with the team just to leave and expose there trash tier performance.

Atletico Madrid wouldn't even need to park the bus against a team like Tottenham, Tottenham doesn't have what it takes to make them park the bus, if it were teams like Bayern Munich, PSG or Barcelona then I would agree that's Simeon's game plan would be to park the bus just as he recently did against Barcelona in the return leg of the Copa Del Rey. They have 3 goals advantage against Tottenham and will build on that. Again Tottenham's attacking style of play isn't even that strong, a team has to put in enough pressure before they can break that Atletico Madrid defense and I don't see that in Tottenham frankly, I won't even be surprised if they happen to lose or draw the match.

For Simeon to park the bus against Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey when Atletico Madrid had 4 goals advantage is surprising, and for Someone to instruct his players to park the bus against Barcelona, he can also instruct his players to park the bus against Tottenham hotspur but if even Atletico Madrid park the bus against Tottenham hotspur, Tottenham hotspur does not have what it takes to break Atletico Madrid defense and score the amount of goals that will allow them win Atletico Madrid in aggregate, so Tottenham hotspur cannot proceed to the next round of the champions league.

[Cossyblack]

Together with February's MOTM, Guardiola has reached 12 in number! Things started to go wrong for his team lately though. He has been trying something new this season but that makes me miss his old ways...

If he fails to win the PL title this year then I think his probability of leaving the team this summer will increase. There have already been rumours like he will leave then. In that case I wonder who would be next to manage Manchester City.

Pep guardiola given Manchester city his all & all, dedicated his energy at Manchester city,even if he leaves at the end of the season,he would be remember for his achievements at the club.
Manchester city owner may likely convince pep to sign a new contract to keep him at the club. Pep guardiola replacement at Manchester city would be hard find, let's see who will take his place as coach.

[Webutxo]

If Arsenal don't end up winning the the EPL trophy, then I just know that their problem is more than a physical problem.
I have no idea where their performance went to, at the beginning of the league I could literally bet my full salary for them to win a match, but right now they even loose and draw with small clubs, this is to show you how bad their performance has declined, and tis is what always affect them in other seasons as well they start well but when the league is rounding up they start playing poorly, they do have to buckle up

If the team doesn't win this match, there is nothing left of them again in the Premier league because what is that excuse are they going to bring this time to the world. The Premier league is worse, so there is no any competitors now, only Manchester City is flowing them and it's not even bumper to bumper where they will have fears, not only that they are ahead of them by some points, so on what excuse ground should they give if they fail this time around.

I'm sure that even Arteta has a condition of staying in Arsenal, he either win this time or perhaps leave the club let another person take over. This time, it's not longer about the players anymore, they are following what the coach told them to do and that's what they are doing, if the players are not failing to execute, the problem isn't longer from the team again, it's the manager that lack the tactic to win the league among his pairs managers.

[Just Say]

Arsenal looks like they have to win the match well this week because they have a lot of good matches and can't afford to lose and they can't afford to lose many more points, the league is getting smaller and smaller if they are caught up it's very difficult to get them again, this is the end of the season they have to be able to win every aspect of their match, 7 points is a price that must be maintained.

Arsenal are still in consistent form we need to understand that because it appears that this team is consistent in the Champions League and also consistent in the Premier League but even though they drew the match in Leg 1 of the UCL Super Sixteen, they are still undefeated in that tournament. Given their aggressiveness and artistic style, we can easily predict that they will enter the field today as favorites to win against Everton and further extend their winning streak. Everton recently managed to secure a full point against Newcastle and Burnley but my observations are that Arsenal won the fifth round of the FA Cup and drew against Bayer Leverkusen in the UCL, so it seems that Arsenal will win this match and gain ten points more than Man City.

[Spaceman1000$]

Together with February's MOTM, Guardiola has reached 12 in number! Things started to go wrong for his team lately though. He has been trying something new this season but that makes me miss his old ways...

If he fails to win the PL title this year then I think his probability of leaving the team this summer will increase. There have already been rumours like he will leave then. In that case I wonder who would be next to manage Manchester City.

I wouldn't want to believe the rumors of Pep leaving, this is because if he was still in winning ways, let's say he won the tittle, the rumors of him leaving won't be heard, when he won the league tittle for four straight seasons, who talked about him leaving, so now that things aren't going well with his team, he wants to leave, no he should stay back and fight for his place, that's the Pep I want to see.

[pawel7777]

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/pep-guardiola-makes-startling-premier-33587353

Pep Guardiola admitted that if Man City drops more points, it will probably be over when it comes to winning the league.
If Arsenal wins against Everton, they would temporarily have 10 points advantage over Man City, who are playing their game against West Ham later tomorrow afternoon, which will create a big mental pressure on Man City.
West Ham might be low in the table but I don't think it will be an easy game. West Ham have their backs against the wall as they are trying to fight relegation, so I expect them to be extra-motivated. Strangely enough, playing at home will not necessarily be a big advantage for West Ham, as they are one of the few EPL teams that perform better in away games (when it comes to average points).

[Rgram]

Together with February's MOTM, Guardiola has reached 12 in number! Things started to go wrong for his team lately though. He has been trying something new this season but that makes me miss his old ways...

If he fails to win the PL title this year then I think his probability of leaving the team this summer will increase. There have already been rumours like he will leave then. In that case I wonder who would be next to manage Manchester City.

Are we still considering Manchester City for the premier league trophy this season… I mean, they are the second on the table but from their performance, it would make it easy to write them off on lifting the title this season. Arsenal have shown superior quality and much resilience this season than they did through the couple of seasons they’ve come close and couldn’t lift the trophy. Arsenal have definitely got to lift the trophy this season and with very few games and a good point margin between them and Manchester City, I think they would.

[KingsDen]

Together with February's MOTM, Guardiola has reached 12 in number! Things started to go wrong for his team lately though. He has been trying something new this season but that makes me miss his old ways...

If he fails to win the PL title this year then I think his probability of leaving the team this summer will increase. There have already been rumours like he will leave then. In that case I wonder who would be next to manage Manchester City.

Pep guardiola given Manchester city his all & all, dedicated his energy at Manchester city,even if he leaves at the end of the season,he would be remember for his achievements at the club.
Manchester city owner may likely convince pep to sign a new contract to keep him at the club. Pep guardiola replacement at Manchester city would be hard find, let's see who will take his place as coach.

Considering how long Sir Fagie has been in the Manchester United team, if Guardiola stays that amount of time, he would definitely have a beautiful record like that of Sir Fagie.
Pep Guardiola has been a great manager to Manchester city. I really thought he would bow out before now. Staying till now is awkward to me. You leave the stage when the ovation is high. Think of it, Guardiola needs to win a major trophy before he hands off. Champions league is no longer in view and premier league is not guaranteed if Arsenal is serious. So, how will he successfully hand over. If he doesn't close with a strong trophy, his past achievements might be watered down.

[Lembo69]

Are we still considering Manchester City for the premier league trophy this season… I mean, they are the second on the table but from their performance, it would make it easy to write them off on lifting the title this season. Arsenal have shown superior quality and much resilience this season than they did through the couple of seasons they’ve come close and couldn’t lift the trophy. Arsenal have definitely got to lift the trophy this season and with very few games and a good point margin between them and Manchester City, I think they would.

Arsenal have been doing well this season to win the title. Manchester City are also trying to move forward but I think they will be behind until the end. Because they still suffer a lot of attacks in the finishing time, it puts their team in a scary situation. But yes Manchester City can go up if Arsenal draws or loses a few matches. And Manchester City has to win continuously, then a point gap will be created and Manchester City can go up. But I don't think that will happen, the reason is that Arsenal will not want to be behind until the end. So Arsenal will try harder to play well and keep their points. Manchester City now just have to win, a draw or a defeat will be dangerous for them, so they should just keep trying, and play with the intention of winning

[Joy- maker]

Very much certain Arsenal has what it takes to win the title this season, the players are very much fit and ready obviously this season Arsenal football team only recorded few injuries and seems everyone is back and fit although Kia Havertz stayed out for long but, presently he’s back and ready.
 

You just said all this things because arsenal is the club topping the premier League table, if not you would have said otherwise but it's fine. If are were you I won't say arsenal have what it takes to win the premier League title, rather I would say arsenal have better chance of winning the premier League, since the club already far ahead of other clubs that are playing in the tournament.

Arsenal can only win this season premier league title, if they can be consistence in winning their matches. Already, manchester city manager is doing everything within his power to get his team to the top, which may likely happen if arsenal fail to maintain consistency in winning their matches.

[Emjay24]

Will the gap between Arsenal and Manchester City be higher this week you think? Honestly there might be a chance for that after watching that horrible effort by Manchester City in the Champions League. 

I must say I don't like Arsenal that much recently either. Poor effort against Brighton and Leverkusen both! But still I expect them to beat Everton home. However West Ham might catch Manchester City by surprise at home while their opponent is having tough days...

Arsenal recently have been really full of surprises lately how ever the case maybe from r arsenal I just hope they sustain the place and stand in the league till the end. Although there have been trends of them getting to the end and losing. Not like I espect that this season but I just they make a difference this time because it's really a thing of concern. For Everton I can't guarantee a sure win but I know they will definitely not lose so at the end of the day probably a draw game.

If Arsenal don't end up winning the the EPL trophy, then I just know that their problem is more than a physical problem.
I have no idea where their performance went to, at the beginning of the league I could literally bet my full salary for them to win a match, but right now they even loose and draw with small clubs, this is to show you how bad their performance has declined, and tis is what always affect them in other seasons as well they start well but when the league is rounding up they start playing poorly, they do have to buckle up

This is Arsenal for you, very inconsistent at the end. I bet it's largely due to the fact that Arterta has only one strategy which is set pieces and defenders get to adapt to it with time and frustrate them. These inconsistencies always occur towards the league the which earned them their nickname as Second position team. I would've be surprised if they lose that title again but I'm wishing them well.
A team with a squad depth as Arsenal should be performing in comparison with the likes of PSG & Bayern much for this season, buh their recent performances have been nothing short of disappointing.

[EL MOHA]

Are we still considering Manchester City for the premier league trophy this season… I mean, they are the second on the table but from their performance, it would make it easy to write them off on lifting the title this season. Arsenal have shown superior quality and much resilience this season than they did through the couple of seasons they’ve come close and couldn’t lift the trophy. Arsenal have definitely got to lift the trophy this season and with very few games and a good point margin between them and Manchester City, I think they would.

As long as the points are actually what they are at, at the moment yea Manchester City are still title contenders and genuine regardless of their form at the moment. You want us to not consider a team with just seven points behind and also with a game at hand? Should they win the game at hand they will easily be four points behind Arsenal and with 8 games to go most importantly a game between both sides still available it will be easy for Manchester City to get back into this, so yes they are title contenders still with their form.

Considering how long Sir Fagie has been in the Manchester United team, if Guardiola stays that amount of time, he would definitely have a beautiful record like that of Sir Fagie.

Yes should he stay long and on same form I think he would surpass sir Alex Ferguson stats at the premier league but that is if he does the hardest part which is stay on top if his game till then, with the recent Antics from Pep he doesn’t looks someone that will keep up for that period of time at the top, he already looks worn out already

[Velvet78]

I would like to take some risks at this weekend and I assume this will be my Premier League parlay. Total odds: 4.21

Arsenal is the most reliable option for me among them. I don't think they will lose points at home. But they can just make me watch some painful football.    I don't like them much recently.

I can't trust Manchester City and I think BTTS will easily happen in this game. Lastly, Chelsea should be able to beat Newcastle home. They looked great against Aston Villa last week.

[jostorres]

they should be more focus on how to stay up in the English premier league because things will really turn ugly for the club if they got relegated into the championship, because almost all their top players will want to leave, and they will lose money and sponsors very quick, which will be a massive step backward for the club, so that is where all their focus should be, not in the uefa champions league where they knows that they will eventually be knockout since coming back from 5-2 down seems impossible, considering their poor performance in recent games.

Additionally, if they survive this relegation battle this season, they really needs a good coach that can revamped the team and change the fortune of the team because this kind of thing happens last season, and it's now happening again, and this time, they might not survive if they plays with it.

I agree, they already had a horrible first game and it's clear that they are not going to win the second game. And considering Tottenham Spurs is only 1 point away from the relegation zone, it's clear that they should be focusing on how to make a lot better return for the long term.

I know that this is not going to be that easy, I know that this has to be something that will take a long time, but at the end of the day we are going to see them be a lot different. Because if they do end up going down then things are not going to be easy to fix after that. I think that they will bounce back right away, like instantly. But the whole "top six" situation will be gone, it is not going to be easy for them to be in that, it would become a "top five" thing and they would be removed.

[Berry2d]

This is the most difficult time for all the premier league big teams as all teams facing relegation will appear very dangerous and ready to make things difficult for them as they will be fighting to get out of the relegation zones and that of Tottenham facing Liverpool will be a perfect example of it. Liverpool facing Tottenham would have been on of the easiest game to predict in today's game but have become very difficult as Tottenham will be ready to sacrifice every thing jost to get off there relegation falling part and will not be happy to lose to Liverpool know matter what. Secondly I dont no what to say about the Liverpool side because they need this game to appear with more favoirdd

[yixichloro2xx]

This is the most difficult time for all the premier league big teams as all teams facing relegation will appear very dangerous and ready to make things difficult for them as they will be fighting to get out of the relegation zones and that of Tottenham facing Liverpool will be a perfect example of it. Liverpool facing Tottenham would have been on of the easiest game to predict in today's game but have become very difficult as Tottenham will be ready to sacrifice every thing jost to get off there relegation falling part and will not be happy to lose to Liverpool know matter what. Secondly I dont no what to say about the Liverpool side because they need this game to appear with more favoirdd

Tottenham has lost 6 games in a row in all competitions, and I feel that will continue against Liverpool. Yes Liverpool form isn't that good but they will surely win Tottenham. I feel Tottenham might be looking at that Athletico Madrid second leg match, with the hope of making a comeback so as Liverpool too. Tottenham are really in a big mess,  they have the players but the winning mentality has dropped in the team. For me I feel Tottenham should put their focus on surviving from the relegation zone and sacrifice their champions League campaign, that will be the best option for them.

[Cossyblack]

If Arsenal don't end up winning the the EPL trophy, then I just know that their problem is more than a physical problem.
I have no idea where their performance went to, at the beginning of the league I could literally bet my full salary for them to win a match, but right now they even loose and draw with small clubs, this is to show you how bad their performance has declined, and tis is what always affect them in other seasons as well they start well but when the league is rounding up they start playing poorly, they do have to buckle up

Arsenal performance have declined because they use to perform better than this at the beginning of the season. Arsenal performance have declined but they still perform better than other teams in the table. Arsenal performance isn't like very bad,they are still the strongest in the premier league, although they have lost to other smaller clubs but that is part of football. In football, winning and losing is normal thing and because arsenal loss and draw to a small teams doesn't mean they won't win the premier league.

[Zackz5000]

Tottenham has lost 6 games in a row in all competitions, and I feel that will continue against Liverpool. Yes Liverpool form isn't that good but they will surely win Tottenham. I feel Tottenham might be looking at that Athletico Madrid second leg match, with the hope of making a comeback so as Liverpool too. Tottenham are really in a big mess,  they have the players but the winning mentality has dropped in the team. For me I feel Tottenham should put their focus on surviving from the relegation zone and sacrifice their champions League campaign, that will be the best option for them.

Tothenham will not worry much about their UEFA Champions league clash with ATM because there is nothing they can do that they will qualify they might win but will still be knock out because i believe that they can't score 3 goals with ATM getting a goal. Tothenham will focus more now in the premier league so they can avoid relegation, their performance is very bad but i doubt if they can get a win at Anfield because Liverpool also will want to win to keep their top 4 hope ongoing.